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Basic Photography Tips for Beginners

Basic photography tips for beginner and intermediate photographers. Whether you're shooting with a DSLR or mirrorless camera, you'll find tips on ISO, exposure, composition, and basic photography techniques that are both interesting and informative.

I write articles on topics as diverse as night photography, travel photography, portrait photography, street photography, and even macro photography. I also curate the highest quality content from photographers I know personally.

photography tips, tutorials and guides

Photography tips for anyone who's looking to improve their skills in photography.

Other readers like yourself find that my monthly photography challenges help them get out using their camera and practicing the tips they’re learning. Or, they benefit from my free basic photography course for beginners, which provides structure while they learn photography.

You'll learn to get better and better shots each month.

These photography tips will get you closer to achieving those "WOW" moments from your friends and family when you show them your photos.

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Any one of these photography tips could help you take your shots to the next level. From how to use your lens, off-camera flash tips, or taking better waterfall pictures through post-processing with Lightroom or good photo backup procedures.

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Paris Street Photography with Valerie Jardin

March 18, 2013 by Darlene Hildebrandt

Valerie Jardin talks about street photography. Here’s a short list of a few of the things you will learn about in this interview:

– how to take storytelling images
– how to get started photographing people if you’re nervous about it
– the best lens for street photography
– keeping the photography passion alive
– post processing and black and white
– how to get over that “grass is greener” feeling, and get out shooting in your own area
– what is the “Decisive Moment” and how to use it in your photography
– photographing people on the street: is it okay, what to look for, approach
– when do you need a model release for people photography, what are the rules

5 Beach Photography Tips for a Glamour Shoot

March 12, 2013 by Darlene Hildebrandt

Planning a beach photography shoot soon? You’ll want to know a few things about equipment, lenses, the sun and maybe even perspective. Photographer Brian Fischer share 5 tips for a flawless beach photography glamor shoot.

How To Watermark Photos With Photoshop

February 28, 2013 by Darlene Hildebrandt

A video tutorial on how to watermark photos in Photoshop and Lightroom. How to take your branding with your watermark to the next level and make it look elegant and subtle with a transparent overlay.

Personal Projects Boost Creativity And Passion

January 22, 2013 by Darlene Hildebrandt

New series featuring projects by upcoming and aspiring photographers and readers. This week how personal projects can help you boost creativity and increase your passion for photography.

The Making of a Good Travel Photograph

January 15, 2013 by Darlene Hildebrandt

The Making of a Good Travel Photograph, guest writer walks us through how he created one of his favorite images from a trip to Italy. Includes before and after and tips on how to create better travel photos.

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